Archive for June 18th, 2011

Age 90, of Honolulu, passed away on June 6, 2011. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, he was a retired State Department of Education teacher at Noelani Elementary School and a retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. He is survived by his wife, Kazuko; daughters, Catherine (Leslie) Yoshino and Mona (Peter) Hirashima; grandchildren, Joy and Brent Umehira; sisters, Hisako “Lillian” Mau, Itsue “Sue” Yamaguchi, Matsuko (Mamoru) Muraoka, Yukie Ichikawa and Sumie Kobayashi.

May 24, 2011
Madisen-Angel Pedro Bayari, infant son of Sherwin Bayari and Eyanna Pedro of Kalihi, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brothers Ansen and Saisen; grandparents Marciano and Estrelita Bayari, and Jeffrey and Erlinda Pedro; and great-grandparents Milagros Corpuz, Henaro and Avelina Agbayani, and Rosita Pedro. Private services.

June 13, 2011
Beatrice Mau Chun, 96, of Honolulu, a retired state social worker, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. She was born in Ho-nolulu. She is survived by sons Michael H.C. and Peter H.S., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Church of Honolulu. Services: 4:30 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Surviving ar her 2 daughters and a son in law, Barbara Dittrich of Hawaii, and Joan and Warren Spengler of Hamilton NJ 4 grandchildren, Violet P. Spengler, Keith, Christopher and Valerie Spengler many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00am Tuesday June 21, at Holy Angels Church, Hamilton, New Jersey Relatives and friends may call 9:00-10:30am at Knott’s Colonial Funeral Home, 2946 SOuth Broad St. Hamilton NJ Interment in St. Hedwig Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Alzhiemers association, alz.org 1-800-272-3900

June 7, 2011
Victoria Mae Dolera, also known as “Vix” and “Vicky,” 42, of Kaneohe, a retired state Department of Human Services social worker, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. She was born in Kailua. She is survived by husband Nyle, daughter Hannah, parents Jensen and Isabel Lee, and brothers Michael and Christopher Lee. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Autism Society of Hawaii, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., No. 620, Honolulu, HI 96814. Casual or aloha attire. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

June 2, 2011
Frederick L. Helm, 66, of Hilo, a retired Army colonel with the 5th Special Forces Division who served during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, died at home. He was also an Army veterinarian who cared for former President George H.W. Bush’s dogs at the White House. He was born in McCook, Neb. He is survived by son Andrew K.; daughter Natasha K. Sloan; mother Helen; brothers Jim, John II and Mike; and sisters Kathy Brashears, Ceanne Rinehart and Laurie Helm. Committal services to be held at a later date at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Contact Natasha Sloan for more information.

June 1, 2011
Frances Scott Price Husted, 87, formerly of Ho-nolulu, died in Oak Harbor, Wash. She was born in Bandera, Texas. She is survived by son Larry Price, daughter Patricia Ays, stepsons Gregary and James, and two grandchildren. Burial to be held at a later date at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

June 9, 2011
Matsuyo Ishihara, 92, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired housekeeper, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Earl and Eugene; brothers Moriso, Isamu and Tetsuo Teraoka; sisters Yaeko Koizumi and Fumiko Tanaka; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 3 p.m. Thursday at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission. Services: 4 p.m. Casual attire. All monetary offerings will be donated to various charities.

May 27, 2011
Charles Hambleton Fleming Jr., 74, of Honolulu, a retired Navy lieutenant commander who served during the Vietnam War and a recipient of the Bronze Star, died at home. He was born in Topeka, Kan. He is survived by son Guy, daughter Lisa Lessing and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. June 25 at Aiea United Methodist Church, 99-101 Laulima St., Aiea. Committal services: 1 p.m. June 28 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. No flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Aiea United Methodist Church Kokua Fund.

June 6, 2011
Kyle Koichi Matsumoto, 58, of Honokaa, Hawaii, an orchid farmer, co-owner of the former Kona Shoe Store and manager of the former Maui Varieties Inc., died in Life Care Center of Kona. He was born in Honokaa. He is survived by companion Bonnie Perreira; sons Keevan, Kellen and Jon; brother Lance; and sisters Maxine Gross and Vicki Nakagaki. Visitation: 4 p.m. Friday at Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua, Hawaii. Services: 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Age 91, of Aiea, Hawaii, passed away June 7, 2011 in Aiea. Born March 4, 1920 in Haiku, Maui, Hawaii. Richard was a member of the 442nd I Company. He was formerly employed by Dole/Castle & Cook and Spencecliff Corp.

June 5, 2011
Malia Mafi Sariah Mahealani Poulivaati, infant daughter of Paula and Diana of Hilo, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hilo. She is also survived by sister Musie U.N.; grandparents Vinolia Sr. and Diana Moala, and Kilupi and Mele’otu Poulivaati; and great-grandparents Sivi Latu, Ana Olevao, Sila and Joanne Olevao, and Ulufitu and Paula Poulivaati. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center, 1373 Kilauea Ave. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

June 14, 2011
Julia K. Souza, 92, of Ho-nolulu died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Lono K., six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Services: noon. Graveside services: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Age 87, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away June 11, 2011 at Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She is survived by her son, Robert W Moon; daughter in law Phanphaka Moon; sisters, Marlene Lawless and Carol Beavers; and brother, Jim Mitchell. She was born in Peoria, Illinois, on January 3, 1924. She was a retired Law Office Manager with many old friends from Southern California and many new friends in Hawaii. She moved to Honolulu 3.5 years ago to live with her son and daughter in-law after her husband passed away. Her smiling face will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation 1 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Waipahu Ward; Service 3 p.m. Interment at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California at a later date. Flowers may be sent to the final interment at Riverside National Cemetery.